Lactation consult intake
  • The Children's Clinic: Lactation consult intake

  •  - -
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Alternatively, you can fill in your insurance information.

    Insurance company:
    Insurance ID#:
    Group #:      
    Mailing address of insurance company:      

  • Did your baby weigh more than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) at birth?
  • Does your baby ever feed at your breast
  • Do you find it convenient to nurse when your baby wants to nurse?
  • Does your baby have fussy times? ("Good" babies often nurse too little)
  • How many bowel movements has your baby had in the last 24 hours?
  • Are the bowel movements yellow?
  • Does your baby sleep soundly between at least some feedings?
  • Does your baby wake up to nurse on his/her own before 3 hours have passed?
  • How do you know that it is time to feed the baby?
  • Do you offer the breast for comfort in addition to feedings?
  • If your baby was fussy, which would you be more likely to do?
  • If your baby was fussy, which would you be more likely to do?
  • If your baby was fussy, which would you be more likely to do?
  • If your baby was fussy, which would you be more likely to do?
  • Total number of feedings in 24 hours:
  • Do you have pain with nursing?
  • Can you hear the baby swallowing during nursing?
  • Had your milk volume increased by the third day?
  • Do your breasts feel softer after nursing?
  • Did you experience breast changes during pregnancy?
  • Do you nurse the baby during the night?
  • Did you hemorrhage at birth or do you have continuing red flow / lochia from your vagina? (if yes, note the description of when, how much, and color)
  • Are your breasts approximately the same size as each other
  • Have you had an injury or any sort of surgery to your breast, chest, nipple, or spine?
  • Do you wear a bra that is tight enough to leave marks on your skin?
  • Do you use a nipple shield or other feeding device?
  • Have you been told your nipples are inverted?
  • Do you smoke cigarettes or use tobacco in any form such as e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or vaping?
  • Do you use any cannabis products?
  • Do you drink alcohol?
  • Were you given corticosteroids before or during delivery?
  • Have you been diagnosed with any medical conditions? (e.g. PCOS, thyroid imbalance, diabetes, anemia, breast cancer, etc.
  • How is your energy level?
  • Are you concerned about your weight or the possibility that your baby might become overweight in the future?
  • Are you taking anything or have you tried anything to increase milk production?
  • Are you taking any medications? Prescriptions, supplements, herbs, over-the-counter, hormonal contraceptives?
  • Should be Empty: